CVE-2025-26396 SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control Service Incorrect Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers with low-privilege accounts can escalate privileges due to incorrect permissions in SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control Service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-26396?
CVE-2025-26396 is a high-severity vulnerability in SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control Service, published on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control was determined to be affected by Incorrect Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability requires local access and a valid low privilege account to be susceptible to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-26396?
How do I fix CVE-2025-26396?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-26396 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-26396 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-26396 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwrj-qgq6-7mh4.